Winter Sowing Perennials: A Quick Tutorial

[@Linda-4335]

This video was the most concise and thorough of any I have viewed. Thank you.

[@youthformonarchs]

Oh, you have made my day! Thank you!

[@mariafolch8067]

Layely, I have been watching lots of tutorials on winter sowing and find yours to be very comprehensive and clearly demonstrated. The narration is clear and concise with a soothing voice. You cover everything in such a short video. I am, for sure, saving this video and mow I feel more confident sowing. 😉🍃

[@youthformonarchs]

Awesome! Thank you so much. It's a great way to grow veggies too. I didn't believe it until I tried it.

[@debrasweeten8507]

Well done video. Great, easy to understand, good video techniques, clear, concise.

[@youthformonarchs]

So glad you liked it! Hoping to publish our next video in the next couple of days.

[@nancyriley3046]

Nice tutorial for Trudi!!! I am an avid follower on facebook, and for several years have enjoyed this method. Nice 10 minute tutorial!

[@youthformonarchs]

Thank you! Trudi rocks! So glad you liked the video.

[@leeco9811]

What a great contribution, thank you kindly!

[@youthformonarchs]

You are most welcome! Have fun!

[@BrittanyS143]

This was realy nice! 😊 well done!!

[@youthformonarchs]

Thank you! Good luck with your seeds!

[@gardingyrl3501]

Thanks for sharing this step by step tutorial, this will be my second yr winter sowing and I picked up some tips to help me with this process this year, happy sowing

[@youthformonarchs]

You are very welcome! Love your name! I'm still learning new tips too.

[@sheilalilly4768]

Thank you Donna ! Great tips and tricks!

[@lbgidley]

This is really well done!

[@youthformonarchs]

Thank you so much!

[@lanihummel8397]

Just the help I was looking for to get started with winter seed sowing. Thanks!

[@youthformonarchs]

Love to hear that!

[@dianac2596]

Very good video. Lots of helpful information. Thank you. 👍

[@youthformonarchs]

Thank you!

[@reginawhite1235]

I'm definitely winter sowing quite a few seeds this way. Thank you!! I got through milk jugs like crazy.

[@youthformonarchs]

It's addictive!

[@hummerklein2567]

Thank you for sharing this with me I will try snd start my growing this year I pray Be safe stay well and God bless all you touch

[@youthformonarchs]

Wow, thank you and may God bless you and your seeds too!

[@venessamarquis2247]

very thorough and to the point. Thank you!

[@youthformonarchs]

Thank you!

[@rociovelis]

Very detailed. Thank you!

[@youthformonarchs]

So happy to hear it was helpful!

[@marshakorth7144]

Love all the details to help with success!!

[@joslac5018]

Awesome video! Thanks! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@youthformonarchs]

So glad you liked it!

[@kimwilliams7051]

Good video 👍

[@youthformonarchs]

Thank you!

[@karlagrant3405]

Extremely informative

[@youthformonarchs]

Thank you!

[@awildapproach]

Thank you for this! I was looking for tips on improving my winter sowing process, and this should help!🦋☺️

[@youthformonarchs]

So glad to hear that!

[@bethconner8547]

Thank you for this great idea! This is a terrific way to think about spring in the middle of a Kansas winter

[@youthformonarchs]

Totally agree! And when March comes and you see sprouts its such a kick!

[@ingridscott91]

Can someone please tell me more about the kind of soil to use? Maybe Brand or a link? There are so many, and it is really confusing. TIA! :)

[@youthformonarchs]

Yes, it can be confusing because there are absolutely so many to choose from. However, this time of year (winter) the options in the stores are far fewer. But here's what I know. Ideally choose a bag that is called "potting soil." Don't choose seed starters or top soil. If you can't find any potting soil in the stores you could try the "Raised Bed Soil" because it is pretty close to potting soil. Choose a potting soil that does not have anything added to hold moisture because your roots could rot if they stay too wet. Organic potting soil is fine but not necessary. Any brand is fine. Even the cheap ones. You are going to be transplanting out of the jugs while the plants are quite small so they won't need much in terms of nutrients while they are in the jugs. For this reason you don't need potting soils with fertilizers added. There is a Winter Sowers Facebook group with very helpful people if you need immediate answers to questions.

[@markpellegrin417]

When do we start planting seeds in the jugs?

[@youthformonarchs]

The traditional first day to start is Dec 21 on the winter solstice and you shouldn't start before then. But after that is fine. Just check your seed packets for the number of days of cold moist stratification required. As long as you have enough days to meet the cms requirement you can still winter sow. January is a great time for winter sowing perennials.

[@rebeccazody1278]

Now

[@GigaCahd967]

When do you start?

[@youthformonarchs]

The traditional kick-off date is around the time of the winter solstice, Dec 21st, but really you can start well after that. The main thing is to make sure the seeds get the required number of days of cold moist stratification, and that will be stated on the seed packet. I usually start in mid January for perennials that require cold moist stratification, but have started as late as April for tomatoes.

[@shaunabattle2371]

This was very helpful; especially the information regarding watering. When you transplant, do you ever put them directly in the ground or do you always put them in a small container?

[@youthformonarchs]

Hi Shauna, thank you. Yes, people do sometimes plant them straight into the ground. It's just a little bit more challenging to protect them from transplant shock if they are in direct sun. You may need to protect them from the sun for a short time until they recover from the shock.

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[@youthformonarchs]

Thank you so much for letting me know. I will definitely look into it!